Current Vacancies

Are you passionate about working with children?

Are you committed to helping pupils achieve their potential?

We are seeking a learning mentor to work alongside teaching staff, addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school, in order to achieve their full potential. 

Coopers Lane is a three-form entry school, judged by OFSTED to be a good school. We are a diverse, inner-city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice and an excellent reputation for teaching and learning. We are a popular community school with high expectations for all of our children. Our school moto is All Different, All Equal, All Smiling and this really captures the heart of Coopers Lane.

Coopers Lane School aims to ensure that no child is left behind. We believe that developing a growth mindset in our children is very important, ensuring that every child believes they can and will achieve. We foster an ethos of mutual respect and positive values for lifelong learning.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Mentor to join the dynamic Coopers Lane team. We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and hard-working Learning Mentor who will identify with, promote and maintain the school’s values and positive approach to teaching and learning.

You will be joining an enthusiastic team of individuals who are committed to working together in order to improve the lives and life-chances of our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong desire to make a difference
• Have the vision and motivation to inspire children, to raise standards and promote excellence 
• Have relevant experience in supporting children with their social and emotional needs

• Have the ability to form positive relationships with all members of our school community
• Be able to support colleagues, and work with families to ensure positive experiences for some of our most vulnerable pupils
• Help to identify barriers to learning/social interaction that children may experience and work to devise solutions to overcome these barriers
• Be adaptable and work creatively to problem-solve
• Qualified to an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications or experience

We are looking to appoint someone with the energy and skills to ensure that every day at school is a great day for every child. In return, we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who love to learn
• The support of a vibrant team who put the children first in all they do
• A commitment to your own personal development

Salary details

Scale 6

£29,543 (pro rata)

35 Hours a week (term time only 39 weeks a year)

Further information

If you are interested in joining the team here at Coopers Lane, we would love to welcome you to our school so that you can experience first-hand what it is like to be part of our special community. Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Ayse Mehmet in the school office to make an appointment to view the school.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. The successful candidate will also be subject to an overseas criminal record, qualifications and reference checks.

Coopers Lane Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation

CV’s will NOT be accepted as an application. References will be taken up before interview.